Author Topic: Chrome 836 Tracy Project! (Sold 04/15/2023). It was fun! (Read 169615 times)

dgfischer · « **Reply #300 on:** February 23, 2008, 05:15:12 AM »

Quote from: seaweb11 on February 22, 2008, 07:52:35 PM

Also received a chrome headlight bucket I bought on line.
I think it looks goofy, unless I add a fairing to this bike, which is a high probability. What do you think?

I think the headlight looks fine, it just needs shorter brackets (ears) for the bucket. Those "XS" brackets just push the whole headlight out too far.
DG

Oh Yeah, The bikes looking good

bill440cars · « **Reply #301 on:** February 23, 2008, 09:15:45 AM »

That 836 Tracy is looking ABSOLUTELY

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Later on, Bill

Spikeybike · « **Reply #302 on:** February 23, 2008, 09:28:53 AM »

your gonna need shades to look at it in the sun

soooooooooo shiney , me likey

bgfootball67 · « **Reply #303 on:** February 24, 2008, 04:41:01 PM »

I can't wait to see your bike all together, that is going to be one sweet machine. I have never liked the Tracy bodies because I always thought the seats looked goofy as H*LL! Your seat makes that body look great! Nice job! Not to mention that is it going to bite your arse.....

FunJimmy · « **Reply #304 on:** February 25, 2008, 08:13:40 PM »

Seaweb

That Tracy is looking so sweet.
Are you riding it to the Tsawwassen Classic and Vintage Swap Meet.

It should be in the Show and Shine.

FJ

seaweb11 · « **Reply #305 on:** February 29, 2008, 11:07:23 AM »

Yes, I hope to have it done by April.
Will try and make it to the show this year.

Magpie · « **Reply #306 on:** February 29, 2008, 12:20:44 PM »

See you there Derek! Hope to have 2 '71's there this year. Looking forward to seeing yours.
Cheers,
Cliff.

754 · « **Reply #307 on:** March 01, 2008, 02:17:53 PM »

I have a feeling there will be a 72 nickle-framed 836cc with Morris mags there as well...

FunJimmy · « **Reply #308 on:** March 01, 2008, 03:42:48 PM »

754

You gonna ride from the Okanagan or is that a trailer queen?

FJ

754 · « **Reply #309 on:** March 01, 2008, 11:16:40 PM »

Someone else bike I was mentioning.. i will not have my motor done by then.. although I maypatch it together after I see how bad it looks. never tore it down yet..

Head · « **Reply #310 on:** March 01, 2008, 11:39:33 PM »

Your bike is nice!Last year it was on e-bay and nobody meet his reserve,I think it was 1100.cdn ,high bid was 955.cdn. Looks like fun to me! good catch!! HEAD

seaweb11 · « **Reply #311 on:** March 01, 2008, 11:43:38 PM »

I called him and cut short the auction

I wanted something different $:-\$

seaweb11 · « **Reply #312 on:** March 07, 2008, 02:38:03 PM »

anyone have a #15 ?

bert96 · « **Reply #313 on:** March 07, 2008, 03:13:11 PM »

check this!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-1976-Honda-CB750-CB-750-Front-sproket-plate_W0QQitemZ130203964400QQihZ003QQcategoryZ10066QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Magpie · « **Reply #314 on:** March 07, 2008, 04:46:04 PM »

Yes! Got any good K1 gauges?
Cliff in Victoria.
PM sent.

seaweb11 · « **Reply #315 on:** March 08, 2008, 12:45:20 PM »

Thanks Cliff

seaweb11 · « **Reply #316 on:** March 09, 2008, 05:02:49 PM »

Spent quite a bit of time in the shop this weekend. Found a few more missing pieces

#7. It's one of the small rubber DAMPER, R. RR. WHEEL (Honda Code 0236521)...anyone have a spare?

seaweb11 · « **Reply #317 on:** March 09, 2008, 05:15:36 PM »

On another note, I am trying to get at the dual front brakes. Below are photos of what lines came with the bike. I do want to upgrade to steel lines, but I am wondering if I should leave the splitter in the system or replace it with another set up? What doew the widget on the side of the splitter do?

Also, I was really trying to use this orig. master/cyl, but is so gouged up I think it's a lost cause for this bike. I saw another after market mst/cy on another post, anyone remember it? Should I upgrade now? Thanks for any input

CrisPDuk · « **Reply #318 on:** March 09, 2008, 05:27:15 PM »

If you mean the widget with the two electrical connections, it's a pressure switch that actuates the brake light.

If it were my bike I'd stick with the splitter (in fact I am on my bike), but only for aesthetic reasons, I personally don't like the appearance of two lines coming from the master cylinder. As far as braking performance goes I don't think it makes much difference either way.

seaweb11 · « **Reply #319 on:** March 09, 2008, 05:37:29 PM »

Quote from: CrisPDuk on March 09, 2008, 05:27:15 PM

If you mean the widget with the two electrical connections, it's a pressure switch that actuates the brake light.

Sooooooooooooo...........there should wires connected to it then

good to know

seaweb11 · « **Reply #320 on:** March 09, 2008, 05:46:50 PM »

Still need to sand and paint wheels, but rear is coming together

paulages · « **Reply #321 on:** March 09, 2008, 05:52:37 PM »

Quote from: seaweb11 on March 09, 2008, 05:37:29 PM

Quote from: CrisPDuk on March 09, 2008, 05:27:15 PM
If you mean the widget with the two electrical connections, it's a pressure switch that actuates the brake light.

Sooooooooooooo...........there should wires connected to it then

no. there should be two male bullets on the back of the switch the wires from the harness plug up to.

seaweb11 · « **Reply #322 on:** March 09, 2008, 06:06:57 PM »

Thanks. Being color blind, I tend to leave the wiring to the end

I wonder what the chances are of it working?

P.S.
Anyone have the little rubber rear brake piece?

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #323 on:** March 09, 2008, 08:19:00 PM »

Quote from: seaweb11 on March 09, 2008, 05:15:36 PM

On another note, I am trying to get at the dual front brakes. Below are photos of what lines came with the bike. I do want to upgrade to steel lines, but I am wondering if I should leave the splitter in the system or replace it with another set up? What doew the widget on the side of the splitter do?

Also, I was really trying to use this orig. master/cyl, but is so gouged up I think it's a lost cause for this bike. I saw another after market mst/cy on another post, anyone remember it? Should I upgrade now? Thanks for any input

Yeah, ditch the rubber lines Derek, and keep the splitter. Much tidier. Here's a reply I wrote to your question regarding you buying that MC on EBay.

"I wouldn't Derek, the piston is only 14mm, (same size as the OEM CB750 MC, so not good enough for twin discs) look for one with a 17mm or larger piston. A CB750F2/F3 MC is a good choice, and won't look out of place on your bike.

If you don't care about keeping the "classic" look though, go for a late model GSXR1000 MC, I tried one on my K1 with twin discs and braided lines, and damn near did a "stoppie" first time out! Cheers, Terry.

seaweb11 · « **Reply #324 on:** March 09, 2008, 08:59:22 PM »

So something like this?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/05-06-GSXR1000-GSXR-1000-FRONT-BRAKE-MASTER-CYLINDER_W0QQitemZ230230885461QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item230230885461

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Author Topic: Chrome 836 Tracy Project! (Sold 04/15/2023). It was fun! (Read 169615 times)

dgfischer